Editor picks

WHAT: Jonathan Saunders Axel Polka-Dot Stretch-Cotton Twill Pencil Skirt…WHY: Saunders’ polka-dot pencil skirt could potentially get mistaken for a Seurat pointillism painting. While you wouldn’t wear Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte plastered across your midsection, Saunders’ play on dot art mixes prints with feminine silhouettes. You’re sure to be on point in this trim bit of twill, from an art gallery shindig to a dinner date situation. Viva la versatility!…AVAILABLE: $690, Net-A-Porter.com…

WHAT: Peter Pilotto Geometric Print Scarf…WHY: Some of us at chez Daily are staunch subscribers to the sartorial philosophy that a scarf can truly salvage a lame outfit; on the laziest or craziest of days, a kicky neckwarming accoutrement can function, for better or worse, as the only redeeming and at least semi-chic element of a getup. Add this pretty, mixed-pattern Peter Pilotto wrap star to the repertoire at your own risk: black-on-black-on-black ensembles may become all the more ubiquitous with this cashmere-Modal blend to punch things up. No complaints there…AVAILABLE: $520, KirnaZabete.com…

WHAT: Riva by Gucci Accessories. WHY: Nothing will make you forget your winter blues faster than Gucci’s poolside glam collaboration with Riva and Officina Italiana Design. The sporty accessories collection celebrates Gucci’s 90th anniversary in the ‘biz. (90 is the new 30 in case you haven’t heard.) And if the travel bag, towel, baseball cap, and flip-flops aren’t enough, there’s always the made-to-order Aquariva Gucci speedboat. Because let’s face it: One can never have too much Guccissima.

WHAT: Stark Waxing Studio at Sally Hershberger’s Face Place. WHY: You know when you go for a cut and color at Sally Hershberger, and after three hours in too-close proximity to a mirror, you realize you need an eyebrow wax (among other things)? Well, you’re in luck, because Los Angeles’ legendary Stark Waxing Studio has set up shop directly upstairs inside Sally Hershberger’s Face Place. And! As your very pain-sensitive Daily can attest, the process is extremely quick and gentle. That, alone, is priceless, but we’re taking it one step further. Mention The Daily when booking your January appointment, and receive 20% off your service. Thank us later!

WHAT: On the Fly Baby Bottle Warmer. WHY: Feeding doesn’t have to involve a day at the zoo. Just ask mom-preneur Maureen Christy, the creative mind behind the most coveted bottle warmer on the playground. The double-layered stretch bottle sock keeps formula tepid for twelve full hours. No boiling. No batteries. No joke. Mom’s really do know best.

WHAT: Becca Moon Heller Boot in Light Brown Speckle. WHY: Because we love any cowboy bootie that references a 1960’s Sergio Leone western as much as the next girl. These light brown speckled leather kickers feature an exposed side-zip, button-flap, and stacked wooden heel to help you pioneer through the wild frontier (or an urban jungle) without a hitch. As Becca says, “They are not meant to be taken seriously. Wear them out. Drive over them. Leave them out in the sun.”

WHAT: Sophie Monet’s Double Finger Agate Ring in Shedua Wood. WHY: Because we like to brave the natural elements in our own way. Made with fine-grained agate perched atop hand crafted shedua wood, this earthy trinket winks at Mother Nature without leaving a trail of patchouli behind. Plus, agate is the stone of harmony, creativity, and good fortune. Viva 2011! We’ll take two.

WHAT: Fekkai’s Essential Shea Ultra-Rich Mask. WHY: Your skin isn’t the only thing getting hit with the snowy winter elements this new year. Fekkai to the rescue, as usual. This conditioning treatment will smooth out coarse locks, thanks to a mixture of a moisturizing renewal complex and the magic of shea butter. Pair it with regular use of the line’s shampoo and conditioner to de-stress those tresses.

WHAT: MaxMara’s Summer Cube jacket. WHY: This customizable parka comes in many different silhouettes—all of which are reversible—and it easily compresses into a “cube” shape. The quilted Summer edition is lightweight enough for blustery winter days, given that it’s made of Siberian goose down. And bonus: it comes with a double belt and is even available in 8 different colors. AVAILABLE: $990, at MaxMara stores nationwide and 1.866.MAXMARA